The working committee of National Plan of Action to ensure Social Compliance in the Tannery Industrial Estate, DhakaWorking committee member of the national plan of action visited different tannery factories in the industrial estate of Savar to see the progress of social compliance of the factories. This visit aimed at assessing various aspects of social […]
ETI Bangladesh in collaboration with Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) organized two consultation Workshops with Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) officials. The consultations focused on driving environmental sustainability and a just transition in Bangladesh’s RMG industry. The workshops were held with the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) to share research findings
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Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) and ETI Bangladesh organized a consultation workshop with the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) in Dhaka. We engaged in a fruitful discussion with government representatives from DIFE on climate change, green energy, and the just transition within the RMG sector. Related posts
The Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) organized a free medical camp to celebrate “National Occupational Health and Safety Day 2024.” The camp’s theme was “Healthy workers, beautiful working environment, will build smart Bangladesh,” and it ran from 10 AM to 6:30 PM at the Tannery Industrial Area. Around 200+ workers received medical services provided by a team
In a powerful display of unity and advocacy, various organizations and stakeholders across Bangladesh came together to commemorate International Women’s Day 2024, shining a spotlight on the importance of gender equality and women’s empowerment. Tannery Industrial Estate, Savar: The Department of Inspection for the Factories and Establishment (DIFE), in collaboration with Bangladesh Tanners Association (BTA),
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At Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), we believe in the power of collaboration to tackle pressing social issues. In partnership with GoodWeave International, we are embarking on a mission to eliminate child labour from the hidden supply chains within our communities. In a recent meeting at the BLF office, our teams discussed developing a localized strategy,
Global Compact Network Bangladesh, as the secretariat of the UN Global United Nations Global Compact, recently organized a Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on Decent Wage in Bangladesh. The Executive Director of Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF) attended the workshop as a speaker. During the discussion, there was a notable emphasis on the necessity of a National Wage Policy
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Bangladesh Labour Foundation – BLF in association with Department of Inspection for the Factories and Establishments (DIFE), GIZ and MondiaalFNV organized the consultation tripartite workshop with the stakeholders of Tannery Sector to get the feedback on the prepared checklist. Mr. Md. Mahbub Hossain, Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment, GoB graced the workshop as the Chief
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The workshop on Just Transition in the Leather Sector in Bangladesh and role of tanneryworkersunion held with an objective to develop unions role for Justified Transition of the Workers engaged in the sector. In the context of the tannery sector, a just transition would involve moving towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly practices while addressing
In a recent visit to Nepal GoodWeave Foundation and GoodWeave Certification Nepal, A K M Ashraf Uddin, Executive Director of Bangladesh Labour Foundation, witnessed firsthand the commendable efforts of these organizations in creating a supply chain free from child labour. The commitment to accountability from both suppliers and purchasers is a noteworthy step towards ensuring ethical
